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JAPANESE SEA NETTLE

Chrysaora pacifica

Description:

The Japanese sea nettle has a light-colored bell with a dark orange sunburst pattern radiating to its edges. Tentacles can stream behind the Japanese sea nettle for 9-20 feet. Their nematocysts are powerful, capable of causing serious skin irritation and burning sensations in people.

Habitat:

Tennessee Aquarium

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LisaPowers
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LisaPowers

Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Jan 27, 2013
Submitted on Feb 3, 2013

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